Uncle Jim was a cheerful fun-loving man who was full of life. His infectious laughter with his jokes and stories in his Geordie accent would light up the room with smiles and laughs. Always welcoming whenever we would visit you and Aunty Aileen for family events. Thank you Uncle Jim for all the memories. You will be missed. Sorry that we can't be there tomorrow. Love John, Bhoom and Brook Griffiths

We will miss you Jim, your welcoming smile, kindness, thoughtfulness and your clever wit. We have had such fun with you and Aileen at Algies. Fishing .. mostly not many fish, and boating out to Kawau. Then you and Colin spending hours in the basement fixing the tractor - a few beers, but with mechanical help in the end! Always music, fun and your great sense of humour! We will miss you Jim. Life won’t be the same.

A dear dear friend to all our family will be sadly missed by Aileen and her boys. A real Gentleman never to be replaced